Extended Warranty Extended

[Lancerlot]

Porsche has announced their extended warranty scheme will now cover vehicles up to 15 years old or 100K miles, whichever comes first.
Previously, vehicles were covered only for the first 10 years of their life. This means that early Gen 1 997's from 2004 onwards can continue to be covered, provided they pass the usual annual 111 point PC inspection.
Regards,
Clive.

 

[scaramanga]

Good to hear!

On a more cynical note, I wonder if the decision was based on how profitable the scheme is, since they doubled warranty costs some years ago!

 

[tscaptain]

This means that early Gen 1 997's from 2004 onwards can continue to be covered, provided they pass the usual annual 111 point PC inspection.

And also 2001 996s and Boxsters - yikes! I guess the catch is that many older cars will need a small fortune spent on them in order to pass the 111 point check before the warranty will be issued? I presume this is aimed at those who have kept the EW going up to the 9 year point and wish to continue rather than entice those with, say, a 12 year car, back into the fold?

 

[garyw]

Good to hear!

On a more cynical note, I wonder if the decision was based on how profitable the scheme is, since they doubled warranty costs some years ago!

But it still remains a lot cheaper than many other manufacturers warranty setups!
Having recently just extended mine for an additional year, it made the Porsche two year option seem a deal!!

 

[rholyoake]

At current rates I'll reach 100,000 miles after 6 years of ownership so does that mean I'm excluded thereafter? Are there any options for third party extended warranty does anyone know?

 

[tscaptain]

Having recently just extended mine for an additional year, it made the Porsche two year option seem a deal!!

But I suppose some makes need more warranty work than others...?[]
In answer to the question above I think it raises the question about what will still be covered on a 99,999 mile/14 year old car and what will be considered wear and tear. My thoughts are that you will essentially be buying engine and gearbox insurance - and maybe not even that depending on the nature of any failure. And, of course, apart from the 111 point check, the car will need to have been maintained throughout it's life in the approved manner. I will keep my extended warranty going for now and reconsider if I still have it at 10 years old![]

 

[Bear911]

With mine only having covered 37,000 in its ten years I am seriously considering having a OPC 111 point inspection along with its major service next February. Then take out the extended warranty.
As tscaptain remarked essentially buying engine and gearbox insurance.

 

[garyw]

Having recently just extended mine for an additional year, it made the Porsche two year option seem a deal!!

But I suppose some makes need more warranty work than others...?[]

That is very true [&o]
However my point was that Porsche is quite a good cost, mine is on par with other British and Italian manufacturers- which I guess proves your point once again []

I am continuing for the same reason as mentioned above though - engine and gearbox and nothing else seems to have been a concern.

 

[waxman]

I agree worth the piece of mind - OPC waived the cost of 11 point inspection as done at same time of service ( this may be standard offer?) and reduced cost of warrant as I bought another 2 years At that time
A couple of weeks after PDK went into emergency transmission run mode ( white warning not red ) which worried the ******out of me - it was a failed ignition coil all replaced under warranty no fuss

i wonder if the small print reduces the scope of cover after 10 years as landrover do after 7 years?
tony

 

[Stefan Wilczak]

Anyone know how much they are charging for an older car? I can't see any mention and having had a quick Google have not found it on Porsche's site? A link would be appreciated.

 

[tscaptain]

Porsche Centres only found out last week! Rates will be the same for any age as far as I'm aware.

 

[JCX]

I agree worth the piece of mind - OPC waived the cost of 11 point inspection as done at same time of service ( this may be standard offer?) and reduced cost of warrant as I bought another 2 years At that time
A couple of weeks after PDK went into emergency transmission run mode ( white warning not red ) which worried the ******out of me - it was a failed ignition coil all replaced under warranty no fuss

i wonder if the small print reduces the scope of cover after 10 years as landrover do after 7 years?
tony

What did you pay for the two year warranty pls and with which dealer? I need to extend in a few months and will be happy to bag a deal.

thx

 

[tscaptain]

I think you will find the "deal" will be the same whichever centre you use. Mine comes up soon too. Just over £2k for 2 years (with Porsche Assist) with the 111 point included as it's a service year. Interesting to note that the Porsche UK website is still showing max 9 years extended warranty-very slack!

 

[JCX]

I think you will find the "deal" will be the same whichever centre you use. Mine comes up soon too. Just over £2k for 2 years (with Porsche Assist) with the 111 point included as it's a service year. Interesting to note that the Porsche UK website is still showing max 9 years extended warranty-very slack!

Thx. I was quoted 1840 for 2 year extension and around 280 for assist. Is the assist really worth it? I get breakdown cover with my car policy from NFU...

 

[tscaptain]

Does the NFU cover you while abroad? That's the only reason I do it as my other breakdown cover doesn't.

 

[JCX]

Does the NFU cover you while abroad? That's the only reason I do it as my other breakdown cover doesn't.

no I don think it does for breakdown. I would need to add it if I were planning a trip abroad.

Stunning red 997t btw

 

[rholyoake]

I was checking with Porsche UK today on the changed warranty terms and they confirmed 15 years or 125,000 miles (whichever comes first). This helps me out more given the miles I do as I expect to hit 100,000 about 7 years in. They did say that they would allow a 2 year extension at 124,000 miles also []. I questioned them about the AA fitting the battery and they were pretty vague about it affecting the warranty. Their own contract with the AA should uphold the terms of their warranty if they are saying the AA is approved by them. Cant see its an issue but will get it in writing/email.

 

[majorporsche]

I read somewhere that the AA now carry Porsche Branded batteries.

 

[John H]

I'm confused. My car is entering its tenth year, it is under warranty till August 2016, so ideally I'm interested in this offer, but I see this on the Porsche website ...

renewable coverage for Porsche vehicles up to 15 years old (ie. a policy can be activated until the car is 9 years old)

Can someone clarify exactly what is on offer.

Thanks.

 

[JCX]

I bet that's a quality control issue. Someone didn't make all the edits... easily done and easily fixed.